Purchasing Officer II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Energy & Environment Cabinet, Office of Administrative Services, is seeking a Purchasing Officer II in Franklin County to support procurement operations and payment processing for goods and non-professional services.

You will conduct purchasing activities under Small Purchase Authority, ensure compliance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code, and develop RFQs while guiding agency staff through procurement procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of purchasing experience.
• Experience with public procurement practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process procurement and payment documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor purchases for conformance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code and provide guidance to staff.
• Create and process requisitions for purchases exceeding Small Purchase Authority for review and approval.
• Develop and issue requests for quotes, evaluate vendor responses, and assist with award decisions.
• Procure goods and non-professional services within the agency's Small Purchase Authority.

Job description

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9/20/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2604782

Position Title

Purchasing Officer II

Pay Grade

12

Salary

$3,228.98 - $4,553.26 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Office of Administrative Services

Location

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx.

By joining the Division of Financial Management Procurement Branch as a Purchasing Officer II in FranklinCounty, you will have the opportunity to support the Cabinet's procurement operations by performingprofessional-level purchasing duties involving the procurement and payment of goods and non-professionalservices. You will conduct purchasing activities within the agency's Small Purchase Authority, monitorpurchases for conformance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code (KRS Chapter 45A), and ensure transactionscomply with applicable procurement laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and established procurementrequirements.

Holders of the Purchasing Officer II position will complete tasks such as:

• Review and process procurement and payment documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance withapplicable procurement policies and procedures.
• Monitor purchases for conformance with the Kentucky Model Procurement Code (KRS Chapter 45A) and provideprocurement guidance and assistance to agency staff.
• Create and process requisitions for purchases that exceed the agency's Small Purchase Authority for reviewand approval by the Finance and Administration Cabinet.
• Develop and issue requests for quotes, evaluate vendor responses, and assist with the selection and awardprocess.
• Procure goods and non-professional services within the agency's assigned Small Purchase Authority.

Holders of this job will learn the following skills:

• Knowledge of Kentucky procurement laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skills in reviewing procurement and payment documents for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
• Experience utilizing state procurement and financial systems to process requisitions, purchasing documents,and payments.
• Experience conducting quote solicitations, evaluating vendor responses, and completing purchasingtransactions.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Knowledge of purchasing principles and public procurement practices.
• Experience purchasing goods and services, obtaining quotes, evaluating vendor responses, or processingprocurement documents.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing transactions anddeadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide customer service and procurementguidance to agency staff.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirmthat you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer andcompleted the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verifyresponsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as youbuild your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward toreviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of purchasing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year for year basis. Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the college requirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Tracy Gritton at [e-mail] or 502-782-2690.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D